Volunteer

ave you considered volunteering for the Capital Area Humane Society lately? Not only will you learn about animals and get lots of licks and tail wags, but you will also meet others who share similar interests.

Volunteers at CAHS are making a difference!

Volunteer Areas -- Entry Level

  • Cat Care
  • Dog Walking
  • Matchmaking
  • Rabbit Socialization

Volunteer Areas -- Advanced Positions

  • Animal Admissions
  • Animal Cruelty Investigations
  • Backroom Dog Walking
  • Dog & Puppy Training Classes
  • Dog Behavior
  • Mobile Outreach
  • Tours

  • Pet Visitation
  • Website Photography

Volunteer Areas -- Specialized Opportunities

  • Capital Canine Connections

Age Requirement

hile the majority of our volunteers are age 16 or older, we do have junior volunteers, ages 12-15.  All junior volunteers are required to work along side a parent, guardian or another adult volunteer over 18-years-old. This is called the “Buddy System.”  It is important that all junior volunteers discuss becoming a Humane Society volunteer with a “buddy” before orientation and plan to attend together.   If a junior volunteer wants to participate in training class immediately following the volunteer orientation, they MUST bring this signed parent permission form (otherwise you will have to sign up for a training class to take place at a later date).

Humane Society volunteers ages 55 and up are eligible for special benefits available through RSVP, a program of Firstlink.

Volunteer Orientations

What’s the first step in becoming a volunteer? Attend a volunteer orientation! Orientation is meant to educate you and provide you an opportunity to get to know Capital Area Humane Society better, while giving staff a chance to learn of your areas of interest. 

Volunteer orientation takes place in the upstairs training hall on the first Saturday of every month and also one additional evening at:

Capital Area Humane Society
3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court
Hilliard, OH 43026

Upcoming Orientations:

  • Saturday, February 6, 10:00 am  CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

  • Thursday, February 25, 6:00 pm

  • Saturday, March 6, 10:00 am

  • Thursday, March 18, 6:00 pm (revised date)

  • Saturday, April 3, 10:00 am

  • Thursday, April 29, 6:00 pm

We Hope to see YOU!

here is no pre-registration required to attend orientation. Simply come to the shelter on one of the above dates. We will begin promptly, so we recommend that you arrive  fifteen minutes early. Please use the Business Entrance located to the left of the main entrance. For directions, click here.

For More Information

All new volunteers are required to attend a new volunteer orientation. Orientations are held monthly. Detailed descriptions of the above volunteer areas as well as their needs and any requirements will be discussed during the volunteer orientation. For more information about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Office or by phone (614) 777-7387, ext. 222.

Click here to learn more about humane education and community service opportunities if you are under the age of 12.

 

 

 

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